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Dr. Olli Kangas is a distinguished academic and researcher in social policy, currently serving as Research Director at the Department of Social Research, University of Turku. He holds the title of Professor of Practice and has held multiple visiting professorships globally, including at Uppsala University and the University of Southern Denmark. His career includes roles as Director of Research at Finland's Social Insurance Institution (Kela) and Program Leader at the Academy of Finland (part-time).
His research focuses on welfare states, income distribution, poverty, and comparative social policy. Notable achievements include leadership in the Finnish Basic Income Experiment and contributions to global welfare policy analysis. He has been honored with an honorary doctorate from Åbo Akademi University and the Kone Foundation Award for excellence in social sciences.
- Education: Degrees in social sciences from the University of Helsinki, with docent titles from universities in Turku, Tampere, Stockholm, and Southern Denmark.
- Administrative Roles: Member of University of Lapland's Administrative Board, Faculty Councils at Universities of Tampere and Turku, and Chair of Social Policy at Turku.
- Awards: Over a dozen accolades, including the Finnish Social Policy Association's top honor and multiple docentships.
His work bridges macro-historical studies with contemporary policy challenges, emphasizing global social policy and experimental research methods.
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